School MattersNan Chiau High School vs Springfield Secondary School
Compare recorded PSLE entry ranges, CCAs, DSA programmes and location, with intake years shown alongside the data.
At a glance
| Compare | Nan Chiau High School | Springfield Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Co-Ed School | Co-Ed School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | SAP | Not listed |
| Zone | North | East |
| Address | 20 Anchorvale Link | 30 Tampines Avenue 8 |
| Nearest MRT | Sengkang, Renjong, Tongkang | Tampines, Tampines West |
| Listed CCAs | 23 | 13 |
| DSA listings | 8 | 4 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 4 CCA listings. Nan Chiau High School also lists Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys), Audio Visual Aid (Girls and Boys), Badminton (Girls and Boys), Basketball (Girls and Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Springfield Secondary School also lists Boys' Brigade (Boys), Floorball (Girls and Boys), Football (Boys), Girls' Brigade (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Listings may be incomplete; confirm availability with each school.
- DSA programme
- The records share 0 DSA programme listings. Nan Chiau High School also lists Badminton (Girls and Boys), Basketball (Girls and Boys), Bilingualism (Girls and Boys), Chinese Dance (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Springfield Secondary School also lists Floorball (Girls and Boys), Rockwall Climbing (Girls and Boys), Stem (Girls and Boys), Taekwondo (Girls and Boys), which do not appear in the other school's records. Listings may be incomplete; confirm availability with each school.
- Programme tags
- Nan Chiau High School: SAP; Springfield Secondary School: no IP or SAP tag listed. Check the specific programme your child would enter.
- The daily journey
- Nearby MRT stations listed for Nan Chiau High School: Sengkang, Renjong, Tongkang; for Springfield Secondary School: Tampines, Tampines West. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | Nan Chiau High School | Springfield Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 4M–11M | 2026 · 10–22 |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 22–25 |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 27–30 |
Each range belongs to the intake year and programme shown. Affiliated and non-affiliated ranges are separate. D, M and P are Higher Mother Tongue requirements. Past ranges do not guarantee admission.
Get to know each school
Nan Chiau High School
Nan Chiau’s history starts with the teachers’ training school founded by Tan Kah Kee in 1941 on land donated by Lee Kong Chian. Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan converted it into Nan Chiau Girls’ High with a primary section in 1947. It became co-educational in 1984; the two sections moved to Sengkang as separate schools in 2001. The secondary school received SAP status in 2012 and introduced CLEP-Sec in 2020. This explains the institutional emphasis on bilingual and bicultural learning without confusing it with the primary school’s programmes.
The ALP page describes Sec 1 electronics lessons using Arduino, held fortnightly for 90 minutes over one semester, with pupils working in pairs. It also lists six forensic-science lessons in the second semester, from DNA and blood typing to fingerprint analysis. Sec 2 extends design thinking and programming into team projects, including healthcare devices and research on bacterial growth, with reports and presentations. Selected Sec 3 pupils can enter applied-science competitions. These are progressively different activities; the competition opportunities belong to the talent tier rather than every pupil’s timetable.
Springfield Secondary School
Springfield was established on 21 December 1992 as Tampines West Secondary School and moved to Tampines Avenue 8 in June 1993. The school and its rock wall officially opened in September 1995. In 1998, Operation Beacon brought members of the Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped on a Mount Kinabalu climb; rock climbing received niche status in 2008. These are historical milestones in outdoor learning and community service, rather than a promise that current pupils all undertake the same expedition.
The current STEM ALP describes Secondary 1 health and food science: reading nutrition information, understanding ingredients, digestion and energy needs through experiments and practical activities. Secondary 2 applies biology and food science to urban farming, including models of vertical gardens and farm layouts, measurement and engineering design. The school describes an industrial learning journey to urban farms. This is clearer evidence of curriculum content than a general claim about innovation, but it does not establish improved eating habits or a farming visit for every future cohort.
CCAs and programmes
Nan Chiau High School
- Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys)
- Audio Visual Aid (Girls and Boys)
- Badminton (Girls and Boys)
- Basketball (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Calligraphy and Brush Painting (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Debating and Public Speaking (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Environmental Science (Girls and Boys)
- Infocomm Technology (Computing) (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
- Red Cross Youth (Girls and Boys)
- Robotics (Girls and Boys)
- Student Leadership (Council) (Girls and Boys)
- Table Tennis (Girls and Boys)
- Track and Field (Girls and Boys)
- Wushu (Girls and Boys)
Springfield Secondary School
- Boys' Brigade (Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Floorball (Girls and Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Girls' Brigade (Girls)
- Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Sea) (Girls and Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Outdoor Adventure (Girls and Boys)
- Taekwondo (Girls and Boys)
Listed DSA programmes at Nan Chiau High School
- Badminton (Girls and Boys)
- Basketball (Girls and Boys)
- Bilingualism (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Dance (Girls)
- Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys)
- Table Tennis (Girls and Boys)
- Visual Arts (Girls and Boys)
- Wushu (Girls and Boys)
Listed DSA programmes at Springfield Secondary School
- Floorball (Girls and Boys)
- Rockwall Climbing (Girls and Boys)
- Stem (Girls and Boys)
- Taekwondo (Girls and Boys)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between Nan Chiau High School and Springfield Secondary School?
Start with programmes, the CCAs your child wants and the actual journey from home. Visit both schools to assess the daily environment. Counts and past results alone do not establish which school fits your child.
How do their recorded PSLE entry ranges compare?
PG3 · Non-affiliated: Nan Chiau High School 2026 · 4M–11M; Springfield Secondary School 2026 · 10–22. PG2 · Non-affiliated: Nan Chiau High School Not listed; Springfield Secondary School 2026 · 22–25. PG1 · Non-affiliated: Nan Chiau High School Not listed; Springfield Secondary School 2026 · 27–30.
Do past admission records guarantee a place?
No. Ranges belong to the intake year and programme shown and can change. Keep affiliated and non-affiliated ranges separate and retain any D, M or P Higher Mother Tongue suffix.